The U.S. ZIP Code 70802 is associated with Baton Rouge, LA in East Baton Rouge Parish County. An estimated 16.9% of residents in the 70802 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 33.4 years. An estimated 20.4% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,610. Approximately 26% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $26,115. The current population estimate for this region is 23,550.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70802 is $26,115, while the region's mean household income is $43,180. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,610. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70802 of $19,610 is approximately 29.77% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 26.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately174.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 70802 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.9% of 70802 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 19.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70802 are younger than average. The median age of 33.4 years in ZIP Code 70802 is approximately 12.34% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 70802 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 70802 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 14.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70802 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70802 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 70802, 77.9% of the population graduated high school, while 20.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.2% in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70802, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.6% of 70802 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70802 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (77.5%), followed by White (19.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 77.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 70802, 92.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70802, an estimated 18.6% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 3.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70802 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70802 | 8.2¢/kWh | 8.25¢/kWh | 6.42¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11¢/kWh | 10.43¢/kWh | 5.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70802 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.13 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.21 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.66 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.25 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.42 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 70802, 61.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.7 minutes. Approximately 29.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70802 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 70802 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70802, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 70802 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 567 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 216 |
| Debt collection | 51 |
| Checking or savings account | 12 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 9 |
| Other | 37 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 315 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 202 |
| Improper use of your report | 187 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 80 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 44 |
| Other | 64 |